Made his senior debut two seasons later but only played one game. He was Number 47 in 1991 when he did not play seniors.

In 1993 he was named in the NSW/ACT State of Origin squad but didn't play. Delisted at the end of that season, Burgmann played a pre-season with Hawthorn in 1994 and while he wasn't drafted by the Hawks he did play in their Reserves. At Springvale in 1995.